LAZ File

What are LAZ files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a LAZ file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your LAZ files.

What is a LAZ file?

LAZ files have multiple uses, and ASPRS Lidar Data Exchange Format is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

ASPRS Lidar Data Exchange Format

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open LAZ files

Important: Different programs may use files with the LAZ file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your LAZ file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the app ourselves yet, our users have suggested a single LAZ opener which you will find listed below.

Last updated: June 29, 2022

All known file formats using extension .LAZ

While ASPRS Lidar Data Exchange Format is a popular type of LAZ-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .LAZ file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

LASzip Compressed LAS LiDAR Data

We know that one LAZ format is LASzip Compressed LAS LiDAR Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

LiquidApps Project

We know that one LAZ format is LiquidApps Project. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of LAZ files. Remember, different programs may use LAZ files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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